Diktator 17
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DiKtatoR 17 is a Punk Rock/Jewish cd, first released independently by ousider musician
Steve Lieberman
(The Gangsta Rabbi) (born 1958) as his 17th cd on 17 November 2009. Shortly after, Lieberman, then age 51
was signed to Jewish Independent Label, JDub Records
for a multi-album deal
who released DiKtatoR 17 as their 27th release out of 35 on 20 April 2010.
Both the lead-off single "Obama-Rama Yeah!" and "Little Kosher Girl"
from the cd reached the #1 position on SoundClick
.com's Global Alternative genre charts which hosts 176,000 songs.
Track #8 on the cd, "I Wish That I Was Hot" received airplay on the "Anything Anything" radio program before the release of DiktatoR 17 on commercial rock radio WRXP 101.9 New York City
where DJ Rich Russo described Lieberman as 'Jethro Tull meets the Beastie Boys'.
's previous work.
, have a listen and decide for yourself whether it was from talent or just sheer persistence' Rating: 0.5/5.0
- bass guitars, vocals, flutes, recorders, trombone, melodica, beatmachines
Steve Lieberman
Steve Lieberman
Steve Lieberman is a Jewish-American punk rock singer, musician, composer and producer residing in Long Island, New York...
(The Gangsta Rabbi) (born 1958) as his 17th cd on 17 November 2009. Shortly after, Lieberman, then age 51
was signed to Jewish Independent Label, JDub Records
JDub Records
JDub Records is a non-profit record and event production company striving to build community through new and innovative Jewish music and cross cultural musical dialogue.-History:...
for a multi-album deal
who released DiKtatoR 17 as their 27th release out of 35 on 20 April 2010.
Both the lead-off single "Obama-Rama Yeah!" and "Little Kosher Girl"
from the cd reached the #1 position on SoundClick
SoundClick
SoundClick is a music-based social community. It offers bands, artists, and music labels a platform for self-promotion. Songs can be streamed, downloaded in MP3 format, sold through the store, or licensed to others. SoundClick compiles daily charts for various genres, based on how many times a...
.com's Global Alternative genre charts which hosts 176,000 songs.
Track #8 on the cd, "I Wish That I Was Hot" received airplay on the "Anything Anything" radio program before the release of DiktatoR 17 on commercial rock radio WRXP 101.9 New York City
where DJ Rich Russo described Lieberman as 'Jethro Tull meets the Beastie Boys'.
Critics' Reviews
The critics' reviews on DikTatoR 17 were mixed as was common for Steve LiebermanSteve Lieberman
Steve Lieberman is a Jewish-American punk rock singer, musician, composer and producer residing in Long Island, New York...
's previous work.
IndieStop CD Reviewer
Senior Editor C.W. Ross at IndieStop/CD Reviewer says 'I respect the fact that Lieberman is not afraid to tackle any subject matter in the songs on this album, from his struggles with bi-polar depression, pride in Jewish heredity, anti-racism,politics, sex and animal rights....his flute work hearkens up Jethro Tull and his overdriven bass sounds give the cd a different edge.-what he plays is what you hear... Like all of Lieberman's, you'll either appreciate the raw experimental raw-edge style he delivers, or you'll think he's a total madman, either way , you'll walk away with a very strong opinion of what you just heard... Rating: 8.1/10MuzikReviews
Carly Doenges of MuzikReviews said of DiKtatoR 17 ' Have you ever heard a song on the radio and wonder how that artist ever got a record contract? That's the feeling I get when listening to Steve Lieberman the Gangsta Rabbi's latest DiKtatoR 17...If Lieberman is going for any kind of wit or social commentary, the message is lost as the lyrics are too difficult to understand...although (DiKtator 17) was the album that got Lieberman signed to JDub RecordsJDub Records
JDub Records is a non-profit record and event production company striving to build community through new and innovative Jewish music and cross cultural musical dialogue.-History:...
, have a listen and decide for yourself whether it was from talent or just sheer persistence' Rating: 0.5/5.0
Wildy's World
In his 2009 review of DiKtator 17, writer Wildy Haskell states 'Steve Lieberman AKA The Gangsta Rabbi is about as eclectic as they come.While he could be dismissed as a novelty, he is a genuine street poet speaking the vernacular that exists in the ghetto...DiKtatoR 17 could be the best Lieberman ever did, because the humanity in his music is getting more and more human with time. Rating 4 Stars out of 5Track listing
Musical personnel
Steve LiebermanSteve Lieberman
Steve Lieberman is a Jewish-American punk rock singer, musician, composer and producer residing in Long Island, New York...
- bass guitars, vocals, flutes, recorders, trombone, melodica, beatmachines